Promoter Eddie Hearn is keen on finding a big name opponent for Liam Paro’s first defense of his IBF light welterweight title. After his victory over champion Subriel Matias, Hearn has set his sights on matching Paro (25-0, 15 KOs) against the likes of Ryan Garcia, Isaac Cruz, Teofimo Lopez, or Richardson Hitchins. While Hearn
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Paulie Malignaggi, a respected boxing analyst, has voiced his frustration over Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis seemingly avoiding a unification fight against WBC lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson. Despite Davis’ impressive record, Malignaggi believes that he is dodging the challenge posed by Stevenson, who is still in the prime of his career. Instead of focusing on a potentially
Lawrence Okolie, the former WBO cruiserweight champion turned bridgerweight champ, is eyeing some exciting opportunities in the heavyweight division. At 31 years old, Okolie is eager to make his mark among the big men in boxing. After snatching the bridgerweight title from Lukasz Rozanski with a first-round knockout, Okolie is now looking towards bigger challenges.
The boxing world is abuzz with talks of a potential showdown between Chris Billam-Smith and Jai Opetaia in the cruiserweight division. While Billam-Smith has proven himself as a tough competitor by successfully defending his WBO belt, the consensus is that taking on the undefeated and formidable Opetaia will be a major challenge for him. With
Following David Benavidez’s impressive win over Oleksandr Gvozdyk in the light heavyweight division, it was no surprise that he immediately mentioned the name of boxing superstar Canelo Alvarez. Despite receiving positive reviews for his performance, there are critics who believe Benavidez’s true potential lies in the 168-pound division – a weight class dominated by Canelo.
David Benavidez’s statement about dominating every round in his fight against Oleksandr Gvozyk raises several doubts about his perception of his performance. While Benavidez did secure a victory, it was evident that he struggled in the later rounds against Gvozyk. The judges’ scores, which favored Benavidez by a significant margin, did not seem to align
Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn is keen on setting up a unification fight between newly crowned IBF light welterweight champion Liam Paro and WBC champ Devin Haney. However, there are several hurdles that need to be cleared for this matchup to materialize. The WBC mandatory challenger for Haney, Sandor Martin, and Paro’s IBF mandatory challenger, Richardson
In his recent debut at light heavyweight, David Benavidez failed to impress in his win over Oleksandr Usyk. Despite being a dominant force at 168, his power was notably lacking in this fight, especially against former WBC light heavyweight champion Gvozyk. The judges’ wide scores in favor of Benavidez did not accurately reflect the close
Gervonta “Tank” Davis showcased his dominance in the ring against Frank Martin in Las Vegas, securing a knockout victory that left fans and critics alike in awe. The defending WBA lightweight champ improved his record to an impressive 30-0(28), proving once again why he is one of the most formidable boxers in the world. During
David “Benavídez recently faced a tough challenge in his light heavyweight debut against Oleksandr Gvozdyk. The fight went the full 12 rounds, and Benavídez was only able to secure a victory through a unanimous decision. Despite the judges’ scores showing a wide margin in Benavídez’s favor, the fight was much closer than it appeared on
In a thrilling match at the MGM Grand Garden in Las Vegas, WBA lightweight champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis faced off against Frank “The Ghost” Martin in an intense battle for the title. The early rounds saw Martin showcasing his boxing prowess, landing powerful punches and impressive combinations that seemed to outshine Davis. Fans watching the
The rematch between Chris Billam-Smith and Richard Riakporhe in London did not live up to expectations. Despite the history between the two fighters, the bout was far from fan-friendly. The fight was marred by excessive holding, mauling, and rough tactics on the inside, making it a tough watch for fans. While Riakporhe had hoped to
In what was supposed to be a showcase for defending IBF 140-pound champion Subriel Matias in his homecoming in Puerto Rico, Australian southpaw Liam Paro pulled off a stunning upset. After 12 rounds of intense action, Paro was awarded a well-deserved unanimous decision victory with scores of 116-111 and 115-112 twice. The so-called “most dangerous
Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis is set to put his perfect record on the line against Frank Martin in a highly anticipated lightweight title fight in Las Vegas. Martin, a 29-year-old challenger, is looking to dethrone the Baltimore native in this clash, making it an intriguing matchup to watch. B247 will be providing live updates and results
The year was 1976 when former heavyweight champions George Foreman and Joe Frazier met in a rematch that would go down in boxing history. This rematch was a long time coming, with both men having experienced highs and lows in their careers since their first encounter back in 1973. In their initial fight, a young